refrain
Example Sentences
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His speech to the 1988 Democratic National Convention, which ended with the refrain "keep hope alive", would be echoed decades later in the "hope and change" slogan of Obama's successful 2008 presidential campaign.
From BBC
Along with boasting one of the most easily recallable and down-to-Earth refrains in popular music, “Kiss” has a noteworthy history.
From Salon
He also makes an ominous refrain of “Thank you for your service.”
From Los Angeles Times
Some businesses are refraining from adding staff as they explore whether artificial intelligence could take on more tasks.
"Shelter in place, lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time" local residents were told.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
